Crafts-Hobbies

Crafts-Hobbies Index

201. Weathering Model Airplanes By Andrew Ling
     Weathering refers to wear and tear on a model airplane. This may be from the elements (e.g. sun-faded paint), or from operational wear. The actual weathering pattern will depend on the specific airplane, its maintenance, and where it was operated (e.g. dusty airfield). It's best to consult reference photos of the actual airplane, and look at them often while weathering the airplane. Careful application of weathering will greatly increase the realism of your model, and can turn it into a s…



202. Building Sand Moulding Boxes For The Hobby Foundry By Colin Croucher
     Green sand and other types of casting sands are usually housed in what foundry moulders refer to as flasks which are nothing more than fabricated timber or steel boxes without a bottom or lid. The mould box consists of two parts and they are split into two halves which are stacked one on top of the other, the two halves are referred to as the cope which is the top part, and the drag flask which is the bottom part of the box.Suitable mould boxes for a hobby foundry can be constructed by the pr…



203. Use Display Cases To Showcase Prized Collectibles By Antigone Arthur
     Some people are under the impression you need to own a retail shop to have a display case. While commercial display cases (like commercial pet display cases) are popular, many people often have one in their home. Why? Most of us have valuables stashed away somewhere in our homes.These may include coin collections, doll collections, antiques, rifles, knives, military paraphernalia and more. Unfortunately many of us also have a habit of piling these items in trunks, storage or boxes in the basem…



204. Production and Pricing of Craft Show Items By Natalie Goyette
     This is where you can really make or break your craft show career. Being able to produce quality crafts as efficiently and affordably as possible is the key to making a tidy profit from craft shows.How Production EvolvesHow you handle production of your craft show items will evolve over time. Initially you may produce all your craft items alone. This will likely be the most cost effective way to start your craft show creations. As your business grows, you may decide it is best to find employ…



205. Why Chainmaille Jewelry Craft By Matthew Woodbury
     Jewelry is very prevalent, but jewelry that directly compliments your personal style or makes your statement for you perfectly is not prevalent. Find out some ways this is so with chainmaille jewelry. Discover a craft that ends up as a fine bracelet you will treasure for a long time to come.1. It is a thrill to make your own jewelryYou will be walking on air after your first successful chainmaille jewelry project. Why? Because there are few things that can compare to making something precious …



206. The Making of a Slipcover: A Lost Art By Robin Hall
     Today in this world of fast everything, most of us just don't have the time (nor patience) to do an all consuming job of making a slipcover. We go buy them and not always are they what we want. They are generic in most cases and just don't work on the furniture right or look professional. If you can find the time and feel creative, you can produce a masterpiece for an old (or new) piece of furniture that needs a change to correspond with a new room update. The slipcover will produce a sense…



207. 7 Unique Ideas the Scrapbooking Pros Use to Make a Page Unique By Lena Fields
     1. VellumVellum is a transparent, translucent material. Vellum can be used to create a slight shadow or shade change to background or embellishment colors. This can be used as a softening agent for baby scrapbooks, as a touch of elegance to gift scrapbooks, or to create dimension in a boring flat page.To reduce the cloudiness effect caused by gluing, apply only a thin line of glue along the edges of the vellum. In this way, you will see a slight shadow only along the very edge. This will look …



208. Scrapbooking Teen Memories By Rachel Paxton
     By the time your teen is in high school, you probably aren't taking as many pictures of them as you used to. I have to keep reminding myself that I only have a couple of years left and no time to waste trying to capture fleeing teenage memories.You might be thinking that I'm really organized to be already working on scrapbooking my daughter's high school memories. To be honest, I have a shoe box full of pictures of my daughter waiting for me to get to someday.But if I wait until "someday" to c…



209. 10 Slam-Dunk Crafts For Little Kids -- And Bigger Kids Too! By Chris Yates
     Crafting with young children really isn't about creating something in particular. Most young children don't have the foresight to see what a project is going to be.For young children it's more important that they have the opportunity to play and experiment with art. Kids need to use as many of their senses as possible to get the most out of crafting. This allow them to try new sensory experiences, as well as learn causal relationships.These are my 10 favorite crafts for little kids based on…



210. Love Scrapbooking Ideas By Ifiok Ekon
     Don't lose your love memories, use these love scrapbooking ideas to depict your love.Over and over again, our heart observes in silence as time passes by. Emotions comes up, begging to be expressed, but we are often distracted to silence by life's inevitable ups and downs. The moment fades and is gone.But we can somehow manage to steal an hour here, thirty minutes there to chronicle the feelings we all experience but don't often share.With love scrapbooking ideas you can recapture those lovely…



211. Here's A Fun Hobby The Whole Family Can Enjoy By Douglas Hanna
     Are you old enough to remember Fibber McGee and Molly,The Shadow, the Jack Benny Show, Suspense, Amos & Andy or The Life of Riley?These programs were truly theater of the mind because all the action took place not on some screen but in your imagination. All it took was the sound of a creaking door, hushed footsteps and heavy breathing to summon up the image of an intruder bent on evil deeds.Even if you aren't old enough to remember classic, old-time radio, it's something you can enjoy – even n…



212. Using Online Resources to Learn How to Oil Paint By Dakota Caudilla
     Let’s admit it, it’s not going to be a walk in the park learning the right oil painting techniques online. But if you don’t have a lot of time and maybe you don’t have the kind of financial resources to learn oil painting techniques by attending classes right now, you can always try to find online resources that will help you adopt the right oil painting techniques.Nothing can take the place of one-on-one guidance but with in-depth information, useful tools and your own willingness to learn, y…



213. What Do I Need to Start Scrapbooking? By Mia LeCron
     The best thing about scrapbooking is that although there are a plethora of scrapbooking supplies available on the market, you really don’t need a lot to make your very first scrapbook. Basically, all you need to scrapbook is an album, some glue, a pair of scissors, and some photographs or newspaper clippings. Any fabric, ribbon, or bits of leftovers from other projects can be used to embellish your scrapbook.As you get more acquainted with scrapbooking, you will find products that save you tim…



214. Invitation Envelopes – Make or Break Your Party By Robb Ksiazek
     What will separate your party from all the other events of the season? Of all the planning that goes into your special occasion, there is no excuse to forget about specialty envelopes. Your invitation is the first impression that you and your party will have. There are many ways to make your invitations and envelopes the hit of the party.How important are the invitation envelopes? The invitation envelope is the first contact that you will have with your guest list. You are working hard to…



215. Hobby Ideas By Peter Jaystore
     There are as many hobbies as there are ideas. A hobby can be any leisure activity you pursue outside of your work or career. Hobbies can range from raising fish to or growing algae in your fish tank to watching the stars through a telescope. A hobby can be anything you want it to be. It can be anything you want to do. Hobbies are limitless. Just think of all of the things you have ever wanted to do, and start doing them in any small way you can. You can read books about it. For some pe…



216. Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 5 By Ferhat Gul
     Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 5 - Tools For AssemblyA civilization's maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools that require only manpower and a rudimentary knowledge, and others that utilize computer programs, a wide range of knowled…



217. Patterning and Spacing in Your Scrapbooks By Mia LeCron
     How can you arrange your scrapbook page to best show off your mementos and embellishments? You can place everything in the center of your page, place a single focus item in the center, or divide the page into sections adding items to each section. You may also choose to lay the items out in a standard recipe or calendar layout.Shapes also make interesting placement patterns. Common shapes include circles, squares, hearts, and stars. However, you can also place items in object patterns such as …



218. Setting Up Your Display Case By Antigone Arthur
     One of the best ways to display photographs, memorabilia and other prized possessions is by using a display case. When properly done, a display case can showcase your collectables for all to see in an elegant manner. Man has used display cases since the dawn of time to show off private possessions. Fortunately today there are hundreds of different styles to choose from.Your first step toward creating a display masterpiece? Deciding the right display case. To do this you simply need to sit dow…



219. Lost Wax & Lost Foam Casting Processes. By Colin Croucher
     Investment or lost wax casting is a versatile but ancient process, it is used to manufacture a huge variety of parts ranging from turbocharger wheels to golf club heads, from electronic boxes to hip replacement implants.The industry, though heavily dependent on aerospace and defence outlets, has expanded to meet a widening range of applications. Modern investment casting has its roots in the heavy demands of the Second World War, but it was the adoption of jet propulsion for military and then …



220. Depression Glass Patterns By Murray Hughes
     Collectors of Depression Glass find not only its beautiful colors fascinating, but its patterns, as well. With many glass producers making this type of glass, as you can imagine, many patterns resulted, creating a wide array of pretty, practical, and inexpensive glassware affordable to every American household in that lean era of history and making Depression Glass one of the most collectible items today.Of the many glass manufacturers that produced Depression Glass, seven of them became major…



221. A Look at Wholesale Candle Making Supplies By Thomas Morva
     It is often a good idea to purchase wholesale candle-making supplies. Buying in large quantities assures users that they will have enough wax, wicks, molds and fragrances to make several candles, instead of just enough to make a few. Also, consumers usually get discounts for buying candle-making supplies in larger quantities, making for a better value than buying smaller amounts.Home candle making is a popular creative activity, so there is a large demand for wholesale candle-making supply sho…



222. How to Use Feathers and Dried Flowers to Give Your Scrapbooks an Artistic Feel By Mia LeCron
     Feathers make exotic and interesting embellishments and borders. Feathers add an air of softness. Feathers may be useful in scrapbooks with a freedom, peace, or quiet theme. However, colored or exotic feathers may add a touch of adventure or a feeling of a far away land to a scrapbook page.When gluing feathers, place a thin line of glue along the center of the feather. Alternately, use embroidery cotton to tie the feather in place.Keep in mind, however, that feathers are not acid free. This w…



223. Remember When You Were Taught How To Make Things From Metal With Your Bare Hands? By Colin Croucher
     How would you like the chance to use the skills you learnt decades ago... if you could find the right kind of practical challenge? You can you know. Not all that many years ago, just about every home had a backyard shed or workshop; the shed was a special place which the practical man about the house could call his own.The shed was a place where special projects could be built, & much tinkering was done. Heck, even some great inventions were born in the humble backyard shed.The back shed was…



224. The Origin of Coats of Arms By Tony Luck
     The date and manner of the origin of coats of arms, often called family crests, has been a matter of much speculation. There is no evidence of coats of arms being present at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, nor were family crests apparent by the beginning of the twelfth century. However, in the 13th century, coats of arms were used throughout Europe and the whole 'science' of heraldry - its rules and terms - had been established. During this time the Crusades undoubtedly helped spread the use …



225. Bee Wax Candle Making Supplies By Thomas Morva
     Most candle makers consider bee wax to be one of the best materials to use. While bee wax candle-making supply kits are more expensive than others, they are also the most rare and the highest quality. There are many advantages to using bee wax to make candles. Bee wax candles are all natural, have a longer burning time than synthetic waxes, and have a naturally beautiful scent.Bee wax candle-making supply kits contain wax that is completely natural. No pesticides, chemicals or preservatives ar…






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